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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Information

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July 15, 2020

According to a recently released Momouth University poll, roughly 1 in 3 Americans has felt economic pain due to loss of income as a result of COVID-19, and low-income households have been hit hardest. Feeding America projects a shortfall of $1.4 billion in additional resources needed Learn More

We Are There – Our Commitment to Equality

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, General, Media, News

June 3, 2020

We at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey join the rest of our nation in grieving the senseless murder of George Floyd and many others. We are devastated by the blatant acts of racism that persist across the country and in our own communities. For 45 Learn More

Women Fighting Hunger

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, Events, General, Get Involved, News, Volunteers

March 4, 2020

This nutritious snack delivers the satisfying crunch of potato chips without the negative effects on your health. High in potassium and fiber and low in calories, these sweet potato and eggplant chips are great as a midday pick-me-up or as a side with lunch. Try...

10 Actions To Help End Hunger

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, Corporate Partners, Events, General, Get Involved, News, Volunteers, Youth Programs

August 29, 2019

Donate We all know what it's like to be hungry, but for close to 900,000 of our New Jersey neighbors who don't know where their next nutritious meal is coming from, this feeling is an unfortunate day-to-day reality. Every action counts. That's why this Hunger Action Month, Learn More

Protect SNAP

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, General, News

August 12, 2019

White House proposal threatens SNAP assistance to children, families, elderly The New Jersey Federation of Food Banks and Hunger Free New Jersey strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed changes to SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) which, if implemented, would take away food assistance from an Learn More

FoodBank Hosts Emergency Food Distribution for Federal Workers

by Nicole Williams

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January 24, 2019

On January 23, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey held an emergency food distribution outside of Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport to assist the airport's federal workers, many of whom were forced to work without pay during the government shutdown. FoodBank staff and Learn More

Historic Government Shutdown Puts Thousands at Risk of Hunger

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, Agency Spotlight, General, Media, News, Real Stories

January 11, 2019

The government shutdown, poised to become the longest one in U.S. history, has left approximately 800,000 federal workers in financial limbo. More than 5,000 of these employees live in New Jersey. Many have continued to work without pay, while others stay at home waiting for a Learn More

10 Ways to Take Action Against Hunger

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, Corporate Partners, Events, General, Get Involved, News, Volunteers, Youth Programs

August 29, 2018

Have you ever had your car's gas light come on in an unfamiliar place? You're not sure how or when you'll find the nearest gas station. Without fuel, you can't reach your destination. For more than 900,000 men, women, and children in New Jersey, the Learn More

N.J. Foodbank CEO: Farm Bill punishes hungry Americans. 3 things we could do better

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, General, Media, News

July 2, 2018

By Carlos M. Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey Originally published on NJ.com Opinion Despite unemployment at its lowest rate in recent history, the U.S. -- and New Jersey in particular -- is struggling financially. New Jerseyans are struggling in part because the Learn More

Announcing Our New Period Initiative!

by Nicole Williams

Advocacy, General, News

May 1, 2018

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is excited to announce the launch of its new Period Initiative, in partnership with the National Diaper Bank Network! The project aims to distribute feminine hygiene products, or period supplies, to assist low-income, homeless, and sheltered women and girls Learn More